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Abstract We validated a clinical prediction rule for Legionella based on clinical parameters (dry cough, fever) and laboratory findings (C-reactive protein, lactate dehydrogenase, sodium, platelet counts) in 713 consecutive patients… Click to show full abstract
Abstract We validated a clinical prediction rule for Legionella based on clinical parameters (dry cough, fever) and laboratory findings (C-reactive protein, lactate dehydrogenase, sodium, platelet counts) in 713 consecutive patients with community-acquired pneumonia. The Legionella Score performed well in estimating the likelihood for Legionella infection and thus may help to direct diagnostic and therapeutic decisions.
Keywords:
rule legionella;
prediction rule;
legionella;
validation prediction
Journal Title: Open Forum Infectious Diseases
Year Published: 2019
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Journal Title: Open Forum Infectious Diseases
Year Published: 2019
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